Headliner
New “superfuel” promises 32% boost in aircraft and rocket range
by David Szondy
CycloKinetics, a US propellant company, has unveiled a new family of superfuels for aircraft, missiles, and rockets that increase fuel performance by 32%. Aimed at the defense market, the fuels could allow vehicles to fly farther while carrying heavier payloads.
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AutomotiveTransport
Renault’s retro-inspired EV gets a giant folding fabric roof for summer
by Utkarsh Sood
Just when modern EVs are starting to feel like interchangeable tech pods, Renault has decided to bring romance back into the equation. It's newly revealed open-top trim of the Renault 4 E-Tech takes the electric hatch and gives it some personality.
Around The HomeConsumer TechTechnology
Review: Fraimic canvas sucks AI art out of virtual and into real life
by Joe Salas
Fraimic's Spectra 6 e-ink canvas brings voice-generated art off your phone and onto your wall, complete with local API access, Home Assistant support, years-long battery life, and an "artists first" philosophy.
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RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Winnebago RAM 4x4 camper truck goes for broke ... but that bathroom!?
by C.C. Weiss
Winnebago's latest launch is its most ruggedly luxurious yet. Picking up where the Revel and Ekko leave off, the Arka truck camper is prepared to spend 2 full weeks at a time in the deep, dusty backcountry. Just don't expect a spa bathroom.
MotorcyclesTransport
Norton's 206-hp V4 superbike finally arrives ... with surprising pricing
by Utkarsh Sood
The Manx R is a proper supersport, one that doesn’t feel like a retro cash-grab. Rather, a statement that the company wants to be taken seriously again – not just as a historic badge, but as a modern performance bikemaker with something left to prove.
MilitaryEngineering
US Army eyes major leap in battlefield night vision technology
by David Szondy
The US Army has selected three vendors to boost the service's night vision system into the 21st century by replacing the legacy system from over 20 years ago with the next-generation Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD).
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Tiny HousesOutdoors
Storage-packed tiny house provides spacious family friendly layout
by Adam Williams
The Byron Bay tiny house is a spacious model that's centered around an open kitchen and living area. The towable home also has multiple upgrades available, including an off-grid setup, and would be a good fit for small families.
Mobile TechnologyConsumer TechTechnology
Compact rugged phone aims to capture action adventures in 4K
by Paul Ridden
Rugged phones are not for everyone. They're generally huge and heavy, though most come with a long-life battery and all can withstand a beating. A relatively new name in the space has gone mini for a tough cookie that's also an actioncam.
Refractor: Science & Health
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BiologyScience
Genetic discovery could change how rice is grown around the world, but at a cost
by Jay Kakade
In a study published in Science, researchers investigated traits associated with perenniality in wild rice and identified two genes that could trigger vegetative propagation in cultivated rice crops.
EnvironmentScience
Historical accidents show just how long 'forever chemicals' last
by The Conversation
The Blue Mountains west of Sydney draw millions of visitors a year. Unfortunately, the Blue Mountains are also the site of a controversial investigation into water contamination with “forever chemicals”, also called PFAS.
Elsewhere
Abandoned eyesore to become artificial reef off Fire Island.
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